Historical Context of the Levee System

Development and Construction of the Levees

Previous Flooding Incidents and Warnings

Regulatory and Maintenance Issues

The 2005 Hurricane Katrina Event

The Storm's Approach and Landfall

Immediate Impact on New Orleans' Levees

Emergency Response and Initial Failures

Aftermath and Repercussions

Humanitarian Crisis and Evacuation Efforts

Economic and Social Consequences

Rebuilding and Reinforcement of the Levee System